195 Soon (1/2)

Toronto, Canada.

It was autumn. The air was cool and crisp. The vibrant fall colours looked so spectacular that many people couldn't help but stop to snap photos.

Three men walked together in the park under the beautiful canopy of autumn trees and a carpet of colourful leaves.

When they felt cold, they left the park and headed to a nearby café. They ordered hot coffee and pastries, and then sat down to warm up.

”You look healthy, Fifth Brother,” Lin Yehan said. ”I'm glad.”

Lu Zihao nodded. ”I'm recovered now.”

”Are you really?” Lin Yehan asked.

”Yeah. I'm not that fragile, you know. Maybe I'm not as flexible or as strong like before but I'll live.”

”Don't worry, Third Bro,” Yu Mo said. ”I'll help you regain your flexibility and strength, if you want. My beloved student, Xiao Xiu, was also comatose before but because of Systema, she has the power to kick as*es now.”

A mysterious look flashed in Lu Zihao's eyes at the mention of Iris, but it disappeared quickly. It was replaced by his usual roguish smile. ”Sure.”

”Eh, really? You agree?” Yu Mo asked, surprised.

If this was Lu Zihao from before, he wouldn't even be interested because he wasn't good at anything that required discipline and perseverance like martial arts. He was impulsive, wild and carefree. His devil-may-care attitude made him live his life based on mood rather than logic. If it was fun, he would do it.

”Yeah, why not? I have a lot of free time these days,” he said. ”Since I have nothing to do in particular, maybe Systema can help shorten the amount of time I need to spend on completing my treatment and rehabilitation. Maybe I can even regain my previous flexibility and strength.”

Yu Mo: ”Oh! You've grown up now, Fifth Bro! I'm so proud. Rest assured, I'll help you to the best of my abilities!”

”I'm so glad that you're finally returning to the country,” Lin Yehan said. ”It has been so long.”

”I've been looking forward to it for so long but my doctor is too cautious. She and the old man are too naggy. I actually tried secretly booking a flight by myself but I discovered that the old man had me temporarily banned from booking at all airlines. That's why I've been stuck here for so long. Who does that? He's so extreme.” Lu Zihao had an annoyed expression.

Yu Mo: ”Ahahaha! That's Grandpa Lu, alright!”

Lin Yehan chuckled. ”You're Grandpa Lu's favourite, so he's very protective of you. But at least he has allowed you to return now.”

”It's only because Third Brother managed to convince the old man that the hospitals back there will also be able to treat me just fine. If not for him, I'll probably be still stuck here for at least one more year or maybe even more.”

”Well, Third Brother's grandfather was Grandpa Lu's best friend. They were close brothers,” Lin Yehan said. ”They were the genius duo who built Jin Corporation from the ground up and quickly made it into the number one company in the country. And now Third Brother is the head of the company. Grandpa Lu always says that Third Brother is a lot like Grandfather Jin. Maybe that's why Grandpa Lu listens more to Third Brother than the rest of us combined.”

After finishing their coffee and pastries, they left the café. Yu Mo drove them back to Lu Zihao's penthouse.